California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton mocked for misidentifying a ‘street taco’ | US news
Polls have shown California voters largely staying away from the upcoming gubernatorial election, but one candidate managed to capture the public’s attention and ire over the weekend.
British political strategist Steve Hilton seeking the state’s top office was subsequently ridiculed broadcast video Outside a Southern California location of fast food chain Del Taco, he was holding a hard-shell tortilla concoction he called “street tacos.”
“We did a great town hall here in Barstow,” Hilton said in a video he shared on social media, in which he can be seen holding a “Barstow street taco” that he purchased from a “historic place,” the “original Del Taco.”
His statement sparked swift criticism in the state where tacos are almost the official dish.
“The first Del Taco was in Yermo, and this is DEFINITELY not a ‘street’ taco. Signed, by the guy who wrote the book about the history of Mexican food in the United States,” Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano said in response.
Another person wrote that Hilton’s description was “instantly disqualifying.” But Hilton quickly defended himself, stating that the business called it a “Barstow street taco.” He added that his running mate, lieutenant governor candidate Gloria Romero, took him to where she worked in her youth.
“Not everything in life needs to be turned into a political debate!!” he said.
Street tacos are traditionally made with two soft corn tortillas. Commenters said Hilton said the restaurant described the item as a “Barstow street taco.” location’s menu he actually called it the “Barstow taco.”
The Republican, backed by Donald Trump, has emerged as the front-runner in the governor’s race, to the surprise of former UK politicians who describe him as “more ideologue than doer” and “not a serious politician”.
The former David Cameron adviser has vowed to cut taxes and tackle affordability and argued Democrats’ “one-party rule” is failing the state.
